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Lily's Pond – fully fenced dog park in Iowa City, IA

Lily's Pond

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4.8 / 5 Rating

About the Park

AI Summary

This large, well-maintained facility features multiple separate off-leash areas for different dog types, including dedicated zones for small dogs and dogs requiring solo play. Amenities include a swimming pond with jumping dock, sand pits, agility equipment, walking trails with shade coverage, water stations, and poop bag dispensers. The park requires a day pass fee and is generally staffed and clean, though it can get crowded on weekends.

Visitors Like

  • Huge spaces with separate areas for all dog sizes and needs
  • Swimming pond with jumping dock and water features
  • Agility equipment and training areas
  • Paved walking trails encircling the grounds

Worth Noting

  • Day pass fee required ($5 reported)
  • Can get crowded on weekends
  • Water features shut off seasonally
  • Pond occasionally closed due to water quality testing

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Lily's Pond – fully fenced dog park in Iowa City, IA
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Google Reviews

4.8

509 reviews

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Maria Vasquez
Maria Vasquez
56 reviews
2 weeks ago

One of the nicest dog parks I've been. Very well care for, and sectioned nicely for all types of dogs.

Lila Bintner
Lila Bintner
7 reviews
2 weeks ago

I stopped at this park with my dog twice. Once while driving to my vacation spot, and once while coming home. I went to this dog park because of the g...

Carolina Deifelt Streese
Carolina Deifelt Streese
5 reviews
a month ago

Thornberry is an excellent dog park! It does cost money to use, either via an annual dog park tag purchased through the city (around $50) or a day pas...

Robbert Wijtman
Robbert Wijtman
33 reviews
2 months ago

Nice well kept, huge amount of space for running. Walking trail, sand pit.

Travis Smith
Travis Smith
11 reviews
2 months ago

It is a beautiful dog park with a quarter mile path that you can walk around on it. It does cost $5 per dog to get in but I think it is worth it.

Humberto de Barros Silva
Humberto de Barros Silva
62 reviews
3 months ago

Thornberry Dog Park is a lovely place to spend time with your dog. The trails are excellent, the surroundings are peaceful, and most people there are ...

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FEATURES

Fenced Area
Water Available
Off-Leash
Shade Available
Separate Dog Areas

AMENITIES

Parking Lot
Trash Cans
Benches/Seating
Poop Bags

TERRAIN

Grass Surface
Lighting
Agility Equipment

PARKING

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Park Summary

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State IA
City / County Iowa City
Enclosure Fence Fully Secure
Community Rating 4.8 ★
Dog Access Off-Leash Area

Opening Hours

SundayOpen 24 hours
MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
Friday(Today)Open 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
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